Judy Garland

in America. America, as I envision, is supposed to be the “land of the free” and the “home of the brave”. It bewilders me that someone who is trying to express their identity is treated none other like an idea found in Pandora 's box. I thought Judy Garland taught the world that a rainbow could be seen as a sign of hope. That the discovery of one’s identity (especially sexuality) should lead them to a life full of sanguine contemplation and confidence.

Another metaphor for the closet is wearing a mask. The mask conceals true identity, hides feelings and expressions to others and sometimes self. The mask is worn with the intent of fostering acceptance and approval. The mask can be worn for performance, to be something you are not, or for protection. To unmask is to make a decision to be real, to accept self and risk personal security. The mask of normative sex and gender identity conceals the true person to the world, to unmask is to make a decision

My journey through this semester was very knowledgeable and interesting experience. From learning about musical techniques and applying it to my songwriting process, it helped me become a better songwriter. Throughout this reflection, I want to discuss the things I learned throughout the semester and why it helped my as a songwriter. Before taking this course, I used to just sing my songs, but never used to write them down. Throughout, the course I learned that it’s important to work on your songs

The reworking and regeneration of already existing cultural works through the processes of borrowing, stealing, recycling, appropriating and collaging has become a dominant creative strategy in contemporary art and design, particularly fortified by Postmodernity. Martino Gamper, sister duo Soda_Jerk and Glenn Brown are significant artists in this ‘remix culture’ that redefine the way the world is perceived through the reproduction and recyclability of their works and the works of others. Remix culture

Jennifer Hudson is a woman whom posses the great ability to sing and act. Her break came to her when she finished 6th in American Idol, but her big break came when she was casted as Effie White (Jennifer Hudson) in the musical film Dreamgirls (2006). Dreamgirls is a musical film in which three girls go from singing in talent shows in the ghettos of Detroit to becoming famous stars. This movie relates the life of The Supremes, a famous female singing group in the 1960’s that feature Diana Ross, Florence

Lena Horne Lena Horne was born on June 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York. Her parents were Teddy and Edna Scottron Horne. After her father left her at the age of two in order to pursue his gambling career; her mother leaving soon after that to pursue her acting career; she went to live with her grandparents. Through her grandparents influence she became involved with organizations like the NAACP, at an early age. In 1924 she went back to live with her mother, traveling and being schooled

executive, caught Kelly’s excellent performance and offered Kelly a movie contract with them. 
 After being honored for his choreography in Best Foot Forward on Broadway, Kelly made his film debut called For Me and My Gal in 1941which starred Judy Garland. Kelly had a unique style and was compared to another famous film dancer, Fred Astaire. Unlike Astaire, an older friend of Kelly, top hat and tails were not his style. Kelly was more of sport shirt and slacks,

This course have proven to be very informative on the construct of a movie. There are many components to a movie one would not have known by just viewing it in a theater. From the director to the producer, from story to plot, and so many other elements movie creation requires ample energy and resources to make. Throughout my expedition in this course I was able to complete an analysis of a movie and identity the genre as well. Furthermore, I was allowed to view the Mise En Scene the movie provided

The history of the United States tends to be understood through analysis of periods of conflict. From the Revolutionary War, to the Civil War, both World Wars, the Cold War (and its affiliate proxy incidents), and finally modern day. What this skeletal description misses are the individual struggles of people who spent their lives marginalized due to societal stereotypes and discriminatory legislation. Groups have been affected due to identities that include but are not limited to: race, religion

Have you ever imagined yourself stepping inside a world like no other? Where there are strange creatures, flying broomsticks, and magic? In 1939, there was “The Wizard of Oz” starring actress Judy Garland. Today, approximately 80 years post the famous Wizard of Oz movie is the Harry Potter series. Best-selling British novelist J.K. Rowling has penned a saga that has become the record breaking book series in history. More importantly, the book collection, is the basis for the Harry Potter film installments